New Zealand Labour Party stories
Wellington households face mounting pressure as fixing ageing pipes could add more than $80,000 to each ratepayer over 25 years.
Government revenue would fall by NZD $264 million in year one if landlords could offset rental losses against other income.
A survey of 250 tradespeople found 56% want council fees and slow consenting tackled, as costs and delays are squeezing small builders.
Animals, homes and emergency crews could be spared disruption if New Zealand First wins support for its proposed fireworks ban.
Passengers could get automatic refunds under Labour's plan, which also targets hidden fees and limited competition on regional routes.
Rents are expected to stay subdued despite the election, as weak demand, ample supply and household finances continue to cap increases.
Higher mortgage costs and uncertainty have kept turnover weak, with August deals down 11.6% year on year and values still subdued.
A train nearly hit a car at Morningside as the Greens unveiled a $2.5 billion plan to remove Auckland level crossings and ease congestion.
Households could get cheaper, more flexible power deals as National proposes new rules to boost competition and rein in network charges.
Lower taxes and energy bills could unlock hiring at UK small firms, with 38% saying they would recruit more staff if costs eased.
Unemployment at an 11-year high is driving Labour's plan to spend more than GBP £4 billion on jobs and public repairs.
Waiting times remain starkly uneven, with Northland and Southern lagging on planned care while other regions meet health targets.
The move is likely to keep rents steadier and has eased fears investors would face higher costs under Labour's tax plan.
Existing ratepayers could be spared higher bills as councils prepare to shift more of the cost of new housing infrastructure onto developers from 2029.
Calls for tighter AI safeguards have intensified after warnings the technology could outpace human control and threaten jobs, security and markets.
Cross-party backing for a 30-year infrastructure plan could curb election-year pork-barrel spending and improve value for money.
Public anxiety over jobs, power bills and harmful content is pushing AI to the centre of New Zealand's election campaign.
The plan would give New Zealand a dedicated AI office and tougher copyright protections, aiming to curb risks and share gains with workers.
Access to Tauranga council records is under scrutiny after Glen Crowther said he had to review landslide files in a supervised room without notes.
Councils could receive funding from international visitor levy receipts two years earlier under National's plan, with Auckland due NZD $19.1 million.
